Montgomery County Animal Shelter offers volunteer orientation Sundays

Published 12:28 pm, Thursday, December 19, 2013

The Montgomery County Animal Shelter hosts volunteer orientations at noon every Sunday.

"The shelter houses anywhere from 700 to 800 dogs and cats at a time and is always in need of volunteers," according to a news release from the shelter. "Volunteer duties covered during the orientation include but are not limited to dog walking, cat socializing, adoption coordinating, dog bathing, fostering and administrative duties. Special interest volunteer opportunities such as fundraising, event planning and photography are covered as needed."

If Sundays are not convenient, interested volunteers can email mcasvolunteer@gmail.com to request alternate arrangements.

Volunteers must be at least age 18, 16 with a signed parental waiver. Children younger than 16 can get involved with the shelter's Pet Pals youth/parent volunteer group by emailing the coordinator at felechaf@gmail.com.

The Montgomery County Animal Shelter is located at 8535 Texas 242, Conroe.